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R741 OGM

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 OGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,272 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,350 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 86,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,066 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 72,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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R741 OGM is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R741 OGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R741 OGM registered?

R741 OGM is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R741 OGM safe to buy?

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